Roy Chapman Andrews
Roy Chapman Andrews was an American explorer, adventurer, and naturalist who became the director of the American Museum of Natural History. He led a series of expeditions through the politically disturbed China of the early 20th century into the Gobi Desert and Mongolia. The expeditions made important discoveries and brought the first-known fossil dinosaur eggs to the museum. Chapman's popular writing about his adventures made him famous.
Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest'
Venture across the Mongolian plains with a team of explorers as they encounter untamed wildlife and a collision of ancient traditions and modern progress.
By Roy Chapman Andrews
Whale hunting with gun and camera A naturalist's account of the modern shore-whaling industry, of whales and their habits, and of hunting experiences in various parts of the world
Embark on a thrilling adventure where nature meets industry, capturing the dramatic clash between scientific discovery and the pursuit of massive sea creatures in distant waters.
By Roy Chapman Andrews
Camps and Trails in China A Narrative of Exploration, Adventure, and Sport in Little-Known China
Embark on an exhilarating journey through early 20th-century China with daring explorers in search of adventure, rare species, and the mysteries of uncharted territories.
By Roy Chapman Andrews